Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Albert Joseph Sidlik Sr.
May 7, 2020
of Cranston, passed away on May 7, 2020. He was born in Providence, RI on January 17, 1936. He was the son of the late Margaret Walker Sidlik, brother of the late Barbara Burns and her husband Robert Burns of Warwick, and the late John Sidlik of Providence. He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Rosarie...
Fausto P. "Pat" Gesualdo
May 7, 2020
96, passed away Thursday, May 07, 2020 at the Rhode Island Veterans Home in Bristol. He was born in Providence the son of the late Pasquale and Maria (Iannucilli) Gesualdo.
Pat had many jobs in his 65 year working career but his last job, Security at Danecraft Inc. was by far his favorite. He also served in...
William A. "Bill" Caldarone
May 6, 2020
100, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020. William, (Bill) was born in Providence. He was one of twelve children of his father Lorenzo and Mary. Bill was the sole survivor of his siblings. He graduated Central High School with honors and shortly after joined the Marine Corp in 1937 and saw active duty in the Pacific...
Joseph Zannelli
May 6, 2020
99, of New London, CT, has entered eternal life on May 6, 2020. He was born in Cranston, RI, the son of the late Gerardo and Mary (Saccoccio) Zannella. Joseph was one of five siblings. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy after graduating from High School, proudly serving in World War II as an Aviation Ordinance Man. In 1948,...
Pasquale Maggiacomo
May 6, 2020
88, of 132 Hoffman Avenue, Cranston, RI passed away on Wednesday, May 6th of natural causes. Born in Itri, Italy, Pasquale was the son of the late Vespasiano and Andreanna Maggiacomo of Cranston, RI, the brother of Paul Maggiacomo of Warwick, RI; Carlo Maggiacomo of Cranston, RI; the late Marie D’Amico of Cranston, RI and Julio Maggiacomo of North...
Joseph Gemma Jr.
May 6, 2020
Went to be with his Lord whom he loved on May 6th, 2020 after a brief illness. He was the son of the late Joseph and Amelia (Grelle) Gemma. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Josephine Gemma of Cranston. He was the loving and devoted father of Joseph A. Gemma, Sandra J. DeAngelis and her husband...
Anna M. (Rossi) D'Arezzo
May 6, 2020
90, of Cranston, passed away Wednesday May 6, 2020 at Miriam Hospital due to the Covid 19 virus.
She was married to the love of her life Albert L. D’Arezzo for 60 years until his passing in 2008
Born in Johnston she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Carrie (Scungio) Rossi.
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Erick A. Silva Olaverri
May 4, 2020
55, of Cranston, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020, at Miriam Hospital in Providence. He was the beloved husband of Victoria Silva.
Erick was born in Guatemala City to Esperanza Olaverri and Armando Silva Lara. He was a master electrician and operation supervisor at AMP.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his loving...
Donald Eastman Brandt, Jr.
May 4, 2020
77, of Warwick, passed away on Monday May 4, 2020 at Kent Hospital in Warwick.
He was the beloved husband of Joanne (Anzevino) Brandt.
Born in Sterling Colorado he was the son of the late Donald E. and Jewell (Ladd) Brandt, Sr. Donald was an Engineer for Raytheon for many years before retiring and was...
Virginia R. (Sepe) Ruggiero
May 4, 2020
92, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2020, at Scalabrini Villa in North Kingstown. She was married in 1949 to her beloved husband, Michael Ruggiero, Sr., for 37 years, until his passing in 1987. Born in Cranston, Virginia was the daughter of the late Gaetano and Angela (Melone) Sepe.
Virginia graduated from Cranston High School in...
Rose A. (Pisanelli) Lepre
May 4, 2020
93, of Providence, passed away peacefully at the Hope Health Hospice Center on Monday, May 4, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late Rudolph Lepre. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Saverio and Brigida (Cipriano) Pisanelli.
Rose was a dedicated volunteer for much of her life at Blessed Sacrament...
Loretta A. (Stannard) Stearns
May 4, 2020
82, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2020. She was the beloved wife of fifty-seven years to the late Robert V. Stearns.
Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth J., Sr. and Helen R. (Scanlon) Stannard.
Mrs. Stearns graduated from St. Joseph School of Nursing in 1958 and worked...
Ronald W. Buisson
May 4, 2020
of Atwood Ave., Johnston, passed away Monday, May 4, 2020 at Briarcliffe Manor in Johnston. Born in Providence, he was the beloved son of the late William and Amelia (Comella) Buisson.
Ronald worked in the textile industry for many years before retiring.
He was the dear brother of Lorraine Gazzerro with whom he lived and...
Gilda Y. (Votta) Mozzetta
May 3, 2020
94, of North Providence, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late Mario Mozzetta. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Lucia (DiMuccio) Votta.
Gilda is survived by her loving children, Mario Mozzetta Jr. and his wife Donna of North Providence, Jill Bridges and...
Alfred P. Papa
May 3, 2020
98, of Johnston, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at Morgan Health Center. He was the beloved husband of the late Eleanor (DiResto) Papa. Born in Cranston, he was a son of the late Andrea and Maria (Moretti) Papa.
Alfred was a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps serving in Okinawa,...
Lorraine C. (Simonelli) Iafrate
May 2, 2020
Lorraine (Simonelli) Iafrate 71, (Born 22 March 1949), of 13 Ivanhoe Street, Johnston RI on 02 May 2020 Passed away at home from Parkinson’s Disease on Saturday 02 May 2020 surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of Donald W. Iafrate, one more month on 26 June (1971) we would have been married 49 years, “LOVE YOU...
Silvia (Scittarelli) Neri
May 2, 2020
94, of Providence, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Alberto Alessandro Salvatore Neri. Born in S. Apollinare, FR, Italy, married in Montreal, Canada, raised family as a widower since 1955 in both Italy and USA and travelled extensively to her beloved Italy...
Anthony V. DelPrete
May 2, 2020
97, formerly of West Warwick, passed away at the West Shore Health Center on May 2, 2020. He was the devoted husband of the late Helen M. (Zvonchek) DelPrete. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Salvatore and Ersilia (Sabotini) DelPrete. Mr. DelPrete was a US Navy Veteran serving during WWII serving aboard the USS Anticline...
Alice J. (Bonetti) Bianco
May 2, 2020
Passed away peacefully on May 2nd at Briarcliff Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Anthony Bianco. She is survived by her loving sons Anthony (Frances) and Thomas (Joanne). She leaves behind 4 grandchildren, Michelle Petrarca, Allyssa Landi, and J.T. and Christa Bianco and 2 great grandchildren, Carmella and Theo.
Alice was the daughter of...
Elizabeth "Bette" (Noroian) Harootunian
May 1, 2020
formerly of Seekonk MA, made her transition into heaven on May 1, 2020 at Crestwood Nursing Home from complications with Alzheimers. Elizabeth’s transition was preceded by her husband, Vartkes, and her sister Nancy (Noroian) DiLuca of Whitinsville, and brother Dr. Oscar Noroian of Shrewsbury. On August 12, 1928 in Whitinsville, MA, Elizabeth was born the daughter of Sahag and...
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